The Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded NPD team within a business that has long been a leader in the food industry. They are now seeking a dynamic and experienced New Product Development Manager (10 months Fixed Term Contract) to join their team to cover maternity leave and help bring fresh, innovative concepts to life.

Please note that this is a site-based role and a UK driving license is essential. You will be traveling to your customer's HQ on a weekly basis.

Start date – mid April.

The Role

Reporting into the NPD Controller, you'll take the lead on key NPD projects, acting as the primary contact for all new product development work within your retailer accounts. From the initial concept to final launch, you’ll be right at the heart of the process, seeing your ideas make it onto supermarket shelves for consumers to enjoy. You'll also manage a small team, ensuring they’re developed and supported in order to deliver product excellence.

Working closely with NPD Chefs, Process, Technical, Commercial and the Packaging team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the products you develop meet customer, consumer, and category objectives. Your strategic vision will also help shape the medium- and long-term development plans, driving continuous improvement and category growth.

The Person

You'll be an experienced NPD Manager with a strong track record in food manufacturing and working with the UK retailers directly. You’ll hold a BSc (or equivalent) in a food-related discipline, and your project management skills will be second to none.

You'll be a natural leader, with strong interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders. You’ll be adept at managing teams, ensuring that projects meet deadlines and are executed with precision.

If you're looking for an exciting challenge in a customer focussed role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or call us on 0345 2600 737 // 07700 137 110 to find out more.

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Due to the large number of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to thoroughly review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application within 5 working days, however if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, we are sorry to say your application for the role has not been successful. To support you in showcasing your best self, we make sure that any necessary accommodations, whether physical or non-physical, are provided to assist you throughout the job application and interview process.

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